My Outdoor Cat Hates Indoors—Here’s What Worked

So, I adopted a streetwise cat who thinks the living room is a prison. Day one: she hid behind the washing machine and glared at me like I’d ruined her life. But after a week of trial and error (and a few shredded curtains), here’s what actually helped: Gave her a quiet room with two litterboxes, snacks, and a box to hide in. She sulked, but at least she wasn’t plotting escape. Locked every window and door like I was guarding the crown jewels. She still tried, but opposable thumbs win. Bought a cat tree and some shelves. Now she’s got her own parkour course. Food puzzles = less boredom, fewer 3am zoomies. Nature videos on YouTube are her new obsession. Daily playtime with a feather wand. Pro tip: make it act like prey, not a helicopter. Transition is messy, but she’s finally napping in the sun instead of plotting her next jailbreak. If your cat’s struggling, ask for help—no shame in it! #CatLife #IndoorCat #PetCare #Pets